K-12 Science Teacher — Inspire Minds & Skills

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 114,750; Full time

Job summary

The Newark Board of Education is seeking a licensed teacher for Newark, NJ. The role requires a New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate, CE or CEAS and a bachelor’s degree.

Teachers plan lessons, assess student progress, and sustain a productive, safe classroom environment across grades as assigned. Responsibilities include coordinating instruction, communicating with families, and collaborating with staff to support student success.

Qualifications

• NJDOE standard certificate (or CE/CEAS) required according to NJDOE guidelines.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred, unless specified by NJDOE.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis and prepares progress reports.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship, basic communications skills and other general elements of the course of study common to all teachers, as specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the district.
• Provides individual, small, and/or large group instruction, whenever appropriate, to adapt the curriculum to the needs of pupils with varying intellectual and special abilities.
• Instructs pupils in proper care and use of textbooks, equipment and materials.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly and productive environment.
• Selects and requisitions books, instructional materials, equipment, aids, and maintains required inventory records.
• Develops instructional plans and organizes class time to provide a balanced program of instruction.
• Develops and maintains professional competence through participation in in-service education activities provided by the district and in self‑selected professional growth activities.
• Supervises out‑of‑classroom activities for pupils during the assigned working day, as required.
• Plans and coordinates the work of aides, teacher assistants, and other paraprofessionals.
• Identifies pupil's needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Communicates with parents and pupil personnel staff members on the individual pupil's progress and development.
• Maintains attendance accounting and business service as required.
• Develops and participates in the sponsorship of student activities and faculty committees.
• Acts as a resource person on an interdepartmental level to relate appropriate aspects of his/her subject area to other subject areas.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Performs other duties and tasks assigned by Supervisor.

Education

New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate, CE, or CEAS

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

The Newark Board of Education is seeking a licensed teacher for Newark, NJ. The role requires a New Jersey Department of Education Standard Certificate, CE or CEAS and a bachelor’s degree.

Teachers plan lessons, assess student progress, and sustain a productive, safe classroom environment across grades as assigned. Responsibilities include coordinating instruction, communicating with families, and collaborating with staff to support student success.